Tag: Disneyland
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – A Tale of Two Lands
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. In each case, this land represents a massive expansion for its respective parks. The land is built around the Black Spire Outpost along with the Resistance encampment just outside of town. When guests visit, they can find themselves face…
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Back to Before – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1001 (#471)
Welcome to the 9th-anniversary episode of GEEKS CORNER! On October 5, 2010 GEEKS CORNER began weekly episodes. Nine years later the weekly episodes continue. While much has changed, there is still a lot the same. For the first half of this episode, the geeks take a look back and revisit the topics of the very…
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Disneyland to Test Pilot FastPass Program in Tomorrowland
Disneyland is set to unveil a new pilot program around Fastpasses in Tomorrowland in the near future. The new FastPass program will have one centralized location as the hub for three attractions in Tomorrowland’s FastPasses. This includes Space Mountain, Star Tours, and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Along with the new centralized location, paper FastPasses reminders…
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Sunday Recap Report – Halloween Time Fun Continues
It was another warm Sunday at the Disneyland Resort! Halloween Time continues, and it’s still fun to see all that’s going on. I got to Disneyland around 11:50am, took the obligatory photo of the train station, and then headed towards Coke Corner. On my way there, I saw that the exterior of the Main Street…
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Freeform Gives Viewers A Sneak Peek of ‘Rise of the Resistance’ Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Over the weekend, Freeform gave viewers a sneak peek at the new ‘Rise of the Resistance’ attraction in a television special called ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits.’ The attraction is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 5 and Disneyland on January 17. It is being billed as…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Says Farewell to Disneyland Again
On Monday night the Main Street Electrical Parade once again said farewell to the Disneyland Resort. Fans turned out to say goodbye all weekend. The parks seemed especially busy for the final weekend of the Main Street Electrical Parade. DAPS MAGIC was on hand to document the final night of this run of the Main…
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Sunday Recap Report – Photos, Food, and Fun!
Welcome back to another “Sunday Recap Report!” It was a rather beautiful day at the Disneyland Resort! It was a cool fall day, which made it for a great day! And of course, every Sunday begins with the obligatory photo of the Main Street Train Station as seen after entering the gates of Disneyland! I…
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Disneyland Resort Continues to Enhance Adventureland Sign
Work continues on the Adventureland sign at Disneyland. As part of Project Stardust, the entrance to Adventureland has been under refurbishment for months. First, the original sign was removed. Then, a new sign was added. Now, a new structure is appearing next to the Adventureland sign which is reminiscent of the original sign structure. The…
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Disney Halloween Parties Pros and Cons – Which Disney Parks Halloween Party is the Best?
Disney Parks have done seasonal after hours parties for many years, and they’re always a sought after event. Disneyland offers yearly Halloween parties, while Walt Disney World offers both Halloween and Christmas parties. This year, the Disneyland Resort unveiled Oogie Boogie Bash, a party celebrating the spookiest time of year! In addition to this new…
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Vegan Choices Coming to Every Major Dining Establishment in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
It’s a great time to be a foodie at Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Whether you love the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival or just want a quick service meal, the dining options have been drastically improving over the last few years. Now, Disney has announced that they’re taking it to a whole new…
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Sunday Recap Report – Halloween, Lights, and Fireworks
Welcome back to the Sunday Recap Report! It was supposed to be a mild day at Disneyland, but it turned into a very warm and humid day. I got to Disneyland around 11:50am. I sat for awhile outside of Disneyana for awhile, and ended up talking to some friends while waiting for Mr. DAPs and…
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Disneyland to Offer New Entertainment in Frontierland and Golden Horseshoe
Frontierland has a long and rich entertainment legacy that reaches back to 1955 when Disneyland first opened. Through the years there has been the Golden Horseshoe Review, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, the Laughing Stock Co., and many other incredible entertainers. Today, it was announced that there will soon be new entertainment offerings coming to…
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Saying Goodbye – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 951 (#469)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are lots of things that are saying goodbye at Disney theme parks. The geeks chat about the transitions in entertainment. At the Disneyland Resort, the Laughing Stock Co. and Pixarmonic Orchestra ended their run this last weekend. At Walt Disney World, the Muppets Present… Great…
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Halloween Screams From it’s a small world Offers Great View Without the Crowd
There are many places to watch fireworks at the Disneyland Resort. The obvious spots are Main Street, USA and in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Other locations that are also quite nice are it’s a small world and the Rivers of America. On Sunday night, the DAPS MAGIC crew watched the Halloween Screams fireworks show…
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Laughing Stock Co. Takes Final Bow at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon
The Laughing Stock Co. took its final bow this evening at Disneylands Golden Horseshoe Saloon. The comedy troupe has been performing in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon for several years now multiple times a day. They also have been known to perform out in front of the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland through the years. For…
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New Pedestrian Bridge Opens Connecting Parking Structure and Downtown Disney District
A new pedestrian bridge has opened on the Southwest corner of the Pixar Pals parking structure this week. It connecting both the Pixar Pals and Mickey and Friends parking lots with the Downtown Disney District. It allows guests to make their way to the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks without having to…
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Sunday Recap Report – Halloween Time Begins at the Disneyland Resort
It was another warm, but mild day at the Disneyland Resort. Halloween Time kicked off Friday, and is definitely in full swing with all of the decor up! Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins grace Town Square and Main Street, U.S.A. And of course, there are plenty of Halloween themed treats to be found all over…
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Happy Haunts Arrive in New Orleans Square at Disneyland to Meet With Mortals! [Updated]
On Sunday night guests at Disneyland were delighted to discover that several happy haunted had left the Haunted Mansion and made their way over into New Orleans Square where Jack Skellington and Sally had been meeting guests earlier in the day. The DAPS MAGIC team found Constance Hatchaway and the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Gus, Ezra, and…
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Get into the Halloween Spirit with Your Complete Guide to Spooky Snacks at Disneyland Resort
The Halloween season is upon us! Of course, this is one of the most fun times of the year as guests enjoy all things spooky. If you’ve ever been to Disneyland Resort during any holiday, you know it’s all about the food. If you’re ready to eat, be sure to check out this complete guide…
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13 ‘Spooktacular’ Photo Moments to Capture this Fall at Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2019) – Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings seasonal fun to guests looking for tricks and treats. From Sept. 6 through Oct. 31, 2019, guests will enjoy seasonal experiences at both parks, the Downtown Disney District and the hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Capture the spooktacular sights and delights of…
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Halloween Screams Returns to Skies Above Disneyland
Halloween Screams returned to the skies above Disneyland on Friday night. The popular fireworks show is hosted by Jack Skellington and shares the spotlight with multiple Disney villains. The show originally debuted in 2009 and was shown to the general public visiting Disneyland during Halloween Time. In 2010, the fireworks show was shown exclusively during…
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Halloween Time 2019 at the Disneyland Resort Fun Facts: Haunted Mansion Holiday
Tradition continues with 19th transformation of Haunted Mansion, and 19th creepy creation for the ghosts: a gingerbread house that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the attraction ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2019) – Not only does 2019 mark the 50th anniversary of the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland Park, it’s also the 19th time that…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Celebrates 50 Years of Haunted Mansion with Gingerbread House
Every year a highlight of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay of the Haunted Mansion is the gingerbread house. Found in the ballroom scene of the mansion, this gingerbread house is themed differently every year. The result is always a fantastic culinary work of art! Some years it has celebrated different parts of The Nightmare Before…
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The History of Halloween Parties Through the Years at the Disneyland Resort
The tradition of special event Halloween parties at the Disneyland Resort surprisingly did not begin until 1995 with Mickey’s Halloween Treat. It was held at Disneyland because it was the only Park at the time. The party featured merchandise, trick or treat locations, hoot locations, a kids costume cavalcade, and character meet and greets. Most…